tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post4557825905219954313..comments2023-05-29T20:15:28.953-07:00Comments on Doug MacLeod - In the Front Room: Testing, TestingDougMacLeodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-12679852152611451482014-10-29T22:09:45.927-07:002014-10-29T22:09:45.927-07:00I just had that test done to me today. I too could...I just had that test done to me today. I too could not do the last 2 using all 12 blocks. I'm testing to get the DBS(Deep Brain Stimulation) for parkinson's disease. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041175446799386076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-17684966272567606412012-04-14T23:59:37.138-07:002012-04-14T23:59:37.138-07:00I have had a stroke, but in addition to that I hav...I have had a stroke, but in addition to that I have fibromyalgia, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, narcolepsy, diabetes, and other health issues. I was just trying to explain all the tests the disability doctor had me do at their appointment to my disability attorney. We have been battling for over two years in which time I have had multiple joint surgeries, increased health issues and become more disabled. All three of their doctors they have sent me to have said there is no doubt that I have multiple disabilities. I dont understand the hold up.<br /><br />Thanks for the response.The Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Butterfly Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Effecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631105033271648438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-50723921907307122472012-04-14T16:16:20.326-07:002012-04-14T16:16:20.326-07:00Hi,
There are no further pictures of the test. An...Hi,<br /><br />There are no further pictures of the test. And I'd be disinclined to send them to you if your mention attorneys. I'm sorry you had some mental trauma, but they would have given you other tests to gyage whether nor not you are fit to return to work. Can I ask what happened? Did you have a stroke, like me?DougMacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-71737385195248641822012-04-11T21:34:58.167-07:002012-04-11T21:34:58.167-07:00What is that test with the red and white blocks? ...What is that test with the red and white blocks? I've been looking all over, trying to figure out what it is so I can tell my disability attorney, and your picture is the only one I have found through many searches! I bombed that test miserably. Along with verbal word problems and written math problems. This is very unsettling to me, as I used to be an accountant. I had not realized how much my skills and problem solving had degraded until this appointment. In fact...it made me feel downright stupid.The Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Butterfly Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Effecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631105033271648438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-23879702234913526732011-12-12T03:05:13.112-08:002011-12-12T03:05:13.112-08:00Cheers, Doug.
It's a worry that testing items ...Cheers, Doug.<br />It's a worry that testing items are being reproduced on the net, I'd be really interested to know which site you sourced it from. <br /><br />One picture may not compromise the test, but if everybody thought that way, then pretty soon the test will be useless. Which is why in Victoria the test is legally restricted, and I have a responsibility to ask that non-psychologists respect this. <br /><br />As for the final item... well, if you left me alone with that problem for ten years, I know that I wouldn't be able to solve it. That's because I'm not much of a visual thinker (maps are useless to me). <br />I have, however, had a small percentage of clients who were able to (including teenagers!). It requires some pretty sophisticated lateral visual thinking. It isn't bogus at all. Have you ever come across tangram puzzles? The harder ones involve the same sort of logic. It is designed to identify highly developed geometric problem solving skills. <br /><br />The first person I ever tested was an engineer who breezed through it. He struggled with the verbal items and probably thought the harder ones were bogus.Jo-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705983780352542190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-1321992450063489122011-12-11T11:57:56.812-08:002011-12-11T11:57:56.812-08:00Jo Ann
Sorry, no. I didn't take the photo mys...Jo Ann<br /><br />Sorry, no. I didn't take the photo myself (I do have some integrity) I found it quite easily on the Internet. I also don't buy that a mundane photo like this compromises the test. And since you are obviosly aware of he test, perhaps you could explain to me why the final test in this series is bogus.DougMacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-51762671696219479482011-12-11T03:29:32.020-08:002011-12-11T03:29:32.020-08:00I enjoy your work Doug, and have been quietly lurk...I enjoy your work Doug, and have been quietly lurking on your blog for some time now. <br />I come out now and as a psychologist, respectfully ask that you remove the photo of testing material, ie, the blocks and target pattern, from the post. Testing material is restricted, in order to maintain integrity of the process and results. <br />I wish you all the best for your recovery.Jo-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705983780352542190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-6919971052221812292011-12-11T00:01:29.078-08:002011-12-11T00:01:29.078-08:00good point - best be nice, but I do wonder about t...good point - best be nice, but I do wonder about the ethics of telling someone that a test is not a trick when it actually is... I assume one of her jobs is to allay your anxiety.Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-25542822044171458712011-12-10T23:12:51.514-08:002011-12-10T23:12:51.514-08:00Go easy Jen,
My psychologist is the one who decide...Go easy Jen,<br />My psychologist is the one who decides whether it's safe for me to go out of the house or not.<br />Like I'm goin to throw blocks at her! I'll wait till I get the all clear, then I'll throw blocks.DougMacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-13566052931627496272011-12-10T15:45:04.396-08:002011-12-10T15:45:04.396-08:00Doug - I think said psycholgist is rather fortunat...Doug - I think said psycholgist is rather fortunate that you didn't throw the blocks right at her head and then claim an involuntary stroke-induced spasm.<br /><br />it must be hard to keep plugging away at times - you are inspiring.Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-20840681100410832492011-12-09T23:54:43.122-08:002011-12-09T23:54:43.122-08:00Did you see what I dud then?Did you see what I dud then?DougMacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-89782049466976669762011-12-09T23:53:01.367-08:002011-12-09T23:53:01.367-08:00metri, thanksfor your response and your gentle rem...metri, thanksfor your response and your gentle reminder that my memory might bei reasonable shape. Though since it's a Sonya Hartnett book I would have read it twice.DougMacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-2986540676376015802011-12-09T23:50:47.956-08:002011-12-09T23:50:47.956-08:00Dmetri, thanks for your comment and the gentle rea...Dmetri, thanks for your comment and the gentle reassurance that my memory may be in reasonable shape.DougMacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-41799975980800703872011-12-09T23:50:46.379-08:002011-12-09T23:50:46.379-08:00Dmetri, thanks for your comment and the gentle rea...Dmetri, thanks for your comment and the gentle reassurance that my memory may be in reasonable shape.DougMacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-17303180039214812442011-12-09T16:44:04.054-08:002011-12-09T16:44:04.054-08:00McMurphy isn't actually a hero of mine.
Neithe...McMurphy isn't actually a hero of mine.<br />Neither is Kesey. Sorry, but thanks for commenting.DougMacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291444835875083084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-35347136169303175002011-12-09T16:27:19.559-08:002011-12-09T16:27:19.559-08:00Doug, there is an allusion to a Caelocanth in Of a...Doug, there is an allusion to a Caelocanth in Of a Boy. Far as I know it is not actually named. You will find it on page 13.Dmetri Kakmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907121711965249732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-5626795598308553512011-12-09T16:22:38.388-08:002011-12-09T16:22:38.388-08:00Hahaha I like it when you're cranky haha, stay...Hahaha I like it when you're cranky haha, stay angry mate, it's much funnier hahahaha.... oddly I witnessed a disturbing ninja-like attack by a black swan on a unsuspecting family of Chinese tourists the other day on my daily walk in the botanical gardens.... I don't trust them. But I did giggle to myself ;)<br /><br />Keep up the good work mate.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1475811780127704147.post-83851519242017110372011-12-09T15:10:10.672-08:002011-12-09T15:10:10.672-08:00Haha! McMurphy would have been proud of you son!Haha! McMurphy would have been proud of you son!Cathy Hhttp://cathyinoz.edublogs.org/noreply@blogger.com